However, without evidence, Shen Jingyan didn't say anything, but simply stood quietly to the side, listening to Professor Wei and Xiao Yuanxing exchange information.

Both of them teach first-year courses and are also instructors for Shen Jingyan's classes.

Professor Wei tapped his fingers on the table, analyzing the situation with seriousness and meticulousness:

"Her college entrance exam score and her usual classroom performance are completely different, it's like they're from different people. A student who can score over 90 on the college entrance exam math, even if she went crazy playing all winter and forgot all the previous knowledge, shouldn't hand in a blank paper on the opening test! This makeup exam is even more outrageous, she was completely absent! We couldn't even find a trace of her!"

Xiao Yuanxing's expression became very serious.

"She often dozes off in my class, and she was absent twice during roll call. I have never seen a student who scored so high on the college entrance exam and then become so lazy in college. Judging from her appearance, she simply cannot understand the course content."

Professor Wei, being outspoken, voiced his long-held suspicion: "She and Zhao Yanyan, whom our college admitted back then, are definitely not the same person!"

“I went to the admissions office and asked Teacher Wu. He said that because the two people’s names sound exactly the same, there was a mistake when calculating the scores. Moreover, the girl who was called Dayan has not come to school to register and her family cannot be contacted. This is enough to prove that Principal Zhao’s daughter is the student who got the high score.”

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Both professors fell silent.

Shen Jingyan had many guesses about why Zhao Yanyan didn't report for duty.

She lived in the countryside for a long time and has a deep understanding of rural people's values.

The more remote the place, the narrower the perspective and the narrower the mindset, especially the prejudice against girls.

For example, Chen Feng firmly believes that it is useless for girls to study. The most important thing is to find a rich family, keep a tight grip on the money box, and have enough to eat and drink for the rest of your life. That is enough.

Zhao Yanyan, who originally had a bright future, may have been ruined by this outdated thinking.

What did she go through? Did she even know that she had been admitted to the best university in the country?

Will I be forced by my parents or malicious relatives to get married and have children, thus missing out on the opportunity to study for the rest of my life?

As soon as Professor Wei began to speak, Shen Jingyan's thoughts were pulled back.

“Zhao Yanyan is really outrageous. I’ll talk to Principal Zhao tomorrow. Her unexcused absences will result in a deduction of her credits. If she doesn’t have enough credits to graduate, Principal Zhao won’t look good either.”

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The two discussed it again and decided to investigate Zhao Yanyan and Zhao Yanyan's college entrance examination scores.

After the conversation, Professor Wei asked Shen Jingyan to place the exam paper on his desk and then instructed her:

"Chen Jingyan, keep what you just heard to yourself, but don't go around saying it outside."

Shen Jingyan nodded and said, "Professor Wei, please rest assured, I know what is important and what is not."

Professor Wei smiled with satisfaction at Shen Jingyan; this was quite a rare occurrence.

He was a notoriously serious professor throughout the university; seeing him smile was rarer than seeing Halley's Comet on Earth.

"You are the youngest in the class, but the most mature and sensible."

Shen Jingyan was very pleased to be praised by Professor Wei, who has extremely high standards.

After leaving the office, Shen Jingyan planned to go back to her dormitory.

It was completely dark by now. It had rained twice in the past few days, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth. The wind wasn't so biting on my face anymore.

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A beautiful spring is just around the corner.

When she got to the dormitory building, she saw Yang Xuechang and Duan Meishan sitting on a bench.

As usual, Yang Xuechang was holding a lunchbox and feeding Duan Meishan an egg.

Duan Meishan was still a little embarrassed, but Yang Xuechang insisted, "What are you shy about? We've been married for a long time. Old Gu fed Jingya right in front of me, and they weren't embarrassed at all."

Duan Meishan smiled shyly and bit the egg in his hand.

After taking a few bites, she suddenly clutched her stomach and cried out.

Yang Xuechang immediately panicked, cradling her belly and asking, "What's wrong?"

"The baby is kicking me."

Duan Meishan smiled easily, "The little guy has been kicking around quite enthusiastically lately, he must be a mischievous little devil."

Yang Xuechang gently stroked Duan Meishan's pregnant belly and said, "I like quiet and gentle little girls, just like you."

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Standing at a distance, Shen Jingyan was touched by the sweetness between the two.

Their love was both simple and beautiful.

Yang Xuechang looked up and saw Shen Jingyan. He quickly stood up and waved, saying, "Jingya, I'm so glad to see you!"

He placed the lunchbox in Duan Meishan's hand and jogged over.

"Jingya, I haven't seen you bring food to Lao Gu these past few days. Lao Gu has also been looking rather sullen. What's wrong between you two?"

Shen Jingyan declined to elaborate, saying, "I've been a bit busy these past few days."

Yang Xuechang said mysteriously, "Actually, I shouldn't be nosy about your relationship, but Lao Gu hasn't been feeling well these past few days. He keeps having stomach aches in the middle of the night, and he didn't want me to tell you because he was afraid you'd worry."

Shen Jingyan's heart tightened, a sharp pain like being pricked with needles: "Why does your stomach hurt all of a sudden?"

"As you know, we have a lot of courses in our college, and he also has to participate in graduate research projects. He often doesn't know where his next meal will come from. Sometimes when he gets out of class late, there's only leftovers left in the cafeteria. He's also very hardworking and is often the last one to leave the classroom. Over time, even an iron body can't take it!"

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